With thousands of people crossing the border from Ethiopia into Sudan, the safety of children must be the focus of any response, Save the Children urged. It is very easy for children to be separated from their families in the chaos or fall victim to abuse. According to the UN, over the past weeks, more than 27,000 people have crossed the border to escape a flare-up of violence in Ethiopia. Country Director of Save the Children in Sudan, Arshad Malik said, "Children are extremely vulnerable … [Read more...] about Safety of Children must be focus of any Response: Save the Children
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Children in Nepal deprives the Right to Education due to School closures
Ahead of International Child Right’s Day, UNICEF released a new report warning of the dire consequences for children in Nepal as the COVID-19 pandemic progresses towards its second year. The majority of children in Nepal are found to have been deprived of their fundamental rights to education and wellbeing due to the indefinite closure of schools. In addition to the constitutional guarantee for free and compulsory education, the Children’s Act endorsed by the Government of Nepal in 2018 … [Read more...] about Children in Nepal deprives the Right to Education due to School closures
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UNICEF warns growing consequences for Children as the COVID-19 Pandemic lurches further
UNICEF warned in a new report of significant and growing consequences for children as the COVID-19 pandemic lurches toward a second year. Released ahead of World Children’s Day, Averting a Lost COVID Generation is the first UNICEF report to comprehensively outline the dire and growing consequences for children as the pandemic drags on. It shows that while symptoms among infected children remain mild, infections are rising and the longer-term impact on the education, nutrition, and well-being … [Read more...] about UNICEF warns growing consequences for Children as the COVID-19 Pandemic lurches further
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Over 600 NGOs receive Foreign Funds of up to ₹ 6 Lakh per child In 2018-19: NCPCR
Over 600 child care institutions, run by NGOs and housing 28,000 children, received up to ₹ 6 lakh per child in foreign funds in 2018-19, far more than the estimated average expenditure, the top child rights body NCPCR said as it expressed apprehensions of possible financial irregularities. In a random analysis of information about 638 NGO-run CCIs in five states, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) found that in 2018-19 the average amount they collected was between … [Read more...] about Over 600 NGOs receive Foreign Funds of up to ₹ 6 Lakh per child In 2018-19: NCPCR
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New Collaboration launched to support Grassroots advocacy work
Omidyar Network, the Ford Foundation, and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation have announced a new funder collaborative in support of grassroots organizations advocating for policy change, holding elected candidates accountable to their campaign promises, and building advocacy capacity in communities over the long term. Executive Director of Alliance for Youth Action, Sarah Audelo said, "These funds will help support the more important work of governance and policy agenda setting in the crucial days … [Read more...] about New Collaboration launched to support Grassroots advocacy work
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Islamic Relief USA supports vulnerable Palestine Refugee Children in Gaza
Thousands of vulnerable and orphaned Palestine refugee children living in the Gaza Strip are receiving invaluable assistance from Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA) through a generous grant to United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The contribution of US$ 2,440,000 will enable UNRWA to extend financial and in-kind assistance to 2,873 refugee girls and boys – including 629 children living with disabilities. This is the fifth consecutive year that IRUSA … [Read more...] about Islamic Relief USA supports vulnerable Palestine Refugee Children in Gaza
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Call for Action – UNICEF launches the “Nutrition now” campaign
UNICEF calls for urgently combining emergency and development actions to address child malnutrition in a sustainable way. The Nutrition Now campaign is an alert and a call for action, as the situation in the Sahel is deteriorating very fast. The Nutrition Now campaign highlights key measures to break silos and bridge emergency and long-term solutions: Investing in maternal, adolescent and child nutrition by supporting and promoting breastfeeding, access to essential services and healthy diets … [Read more...] about Call for Action – UNICEF launches the “Nutrition now” campaign
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Violence and bullying affect one in three students, education experts warn
Children face violence and bullying at school all over the world, with one in every three students subject to attacks at least once a month and one in 10, a victim of cyberbullying, the UN said. The warning from UNESCO, the UN organization for education, science, and culture, based on 2019 data, coincides with the first International Day against Violence and Bullying at School – Including Cyberbullying. In a statement, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay said, “Recent attacks on schools … [Read more...] about Violence and bullying affect one in three students, education experts warn
Nicaragua – Nearly half a million children at risk from Hurricane Eta
Hurricane Eta hit Nicaragua as a powerful Category 4 storm, potentially impacting 1,227,000 people, including nearly 500,000 children. Eta could cause life-threatening storm surges, flooding, and landslides, especially in vulnerable coastal areas. UNICEF and its partners in Nicaragua have prepositioned emergency supplies and developed a joint response plan to address the needs of children and families, including 10,000 people evacuated from Cayos Miskitos and other risk areas on the northern … [Read more...] about Nicaragua – Nearly half a million children at risk from Hurricane Eta
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Fear of Polio spike among children raises deep concerns in South Sudan: Save the Children
A spike in polio cases raises deep concerns over the further spread of polio in South Sudan, compounded by low levels of sanitation and health care available, Save the Children warned. Just three months after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Africa free of the wild polio virus, South Sudan has recorded at least nine new cases of polio. These recent cases are reportedly from the vaccine-derived poliovirus 2 (cVDPV2), a mutation of a weakened form of the virus that was administered … [Read more...] about Fear of Polio spike among children raises deep concerns in South Sudan: Save the Children
